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Dr. Steven Ballard, DO

Dr. Steven Ballard, DO

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Ballard, DO is a family medicine physician in Kansas City, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oklahoma State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine|USUHS F E HEBERT School OF MED in 2005. He is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 240 Kansas City, MO 64116
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ballard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballard

3.8
27 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Would highly recommend
My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Ballard for years. He is a thorough and wonderful doctor. I trust him completely with my family's care. He listens and works to resolve health issues, rather than brushing symptoms off. He is a compassionate doctor who truly cares about the wellbeing of his patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathryn Pennington – Dec 06, 2024
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Great Doctor
I’ve been seeing Dr.Ballard for years and he is one of the best PCP’s I’ve had. He listens and truly cares what kind of care you receive. I will not see another Doctor. If need be I’ll wait for an appointment for him!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2024
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I will start by saying, this was not a regular office visit, we went to this office because they could get us in for an urgent issue. The staff was polite and helpful. However, from the moment Dr. Ballard entered the room, everything changed. He has the worst bedside manner I have ever experienced. My son was in pain and asked Dr. Ballard to be gentle and he did the exact opposite. He dismissed us within 5 minutes and sent us on our way. He also ordered unnecessary tests. The ONLY positive thing I can say is, Dr. Ballard was able to give me a medical term for what my son was experiencing so when I went to the next doctor, I was able to tell them the correct terminology. I absolutely will not ever go to an office that he is associated with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Kansas City, Mo – Mar 21, 2024
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Dr Ballard He is nice and very professional doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David qin – Jan 27, 2024
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Great Doctor!
Dr. Ballard is a kind, funny friendly and compassionate person. He listens and explains things well. He is extremely knowledgeable and researches that which he doesn’t immediately know. He has accepted views of our son’s for our care. He leaves no stone unturned! He looks for answers to our health issues until he finds answers. We are happy we found him! We feel important to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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The Corns – Nov 19, 2022
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Dr. Ballard didn’t listen. Number one rule, always listen to your patient. Ordered unnecessary antibiotic, labs, and referral. All because he didn’t listen to anything I said with my history. I would have been better off at the ER.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2022
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I have found Dr. Ballard to be a very caring and knowledgeable doctor. He will definitely set you straight if you don’t follow his advice but it’s because he cares about the health of his patients. He takes the time needed and leaves no stone unturned to find out what is going on with your health. I’m so glad I have finally found a doctor I can trust. I would totally recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Renee McGrath – Feb 11, 2022
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Poor bedside manner. Was unkind, appeared rushed and lacked empathy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jan 23, 2022
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Dr. Ballard is a very friendly, attentive professional who asks lots of questions and listens carefully to your responses. He sincerely cares about my health.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rick Strawn – Aug 26, 2021
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I had my yearly wellness exam with Dr Ballard. He was in a rush the whole 3 minutes he was in the room with me. Refused to answer my questions because he was in to big a hurry. The above review sums him up perfectly. Don't waste your time with him!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2021
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We have been seeing Dr. Ballard for several years now and have always been treated with excellent care and compassion. He has always given specific and individual care to me, my husband, my son and my daughter as they've grown up. My kids feel comfortable talking to him and we've never even considered pediatricians for them because of how great Dr. Ballard has been. I find it surprising that there is a review indicating he was short with someone; we've never noticed any such thing and it simply isn't in line with his personality at all. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jackson – Dec 11, 2020
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My family has seen Dr. Ballard since our lifelong family doctor retired. He has been caring, personable, and attentive for the past several years.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 08, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr Ballard for several years now. He is very thorough and caring. He takes time to listen to your questions and requests. His staff has always been very good as well. I have recommended Dr Ballard to my family and friends as well as others.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mary Pangburn – Jul 09, 2020
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Excellent doctor. He is very thorough and extremely intelligent. Wish I had known him sooner. I’ve worked with physician for over 30 years. He is one of the best family practice physicians I have known!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2020
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My experience with Dr. Ballard was not impressive. Saw him as a new patient for yearly wellness exam. He seemed rushed to get in and out the door, wouldn't look me in the eye, instead stared at his chart, the floor or laptop. He was so short and did not seem to be interested talking about my health concerns, which to me is very concerning as a new patient. He also loves to request you come back in 4 weeks for a follow up so he can spend 5 minutes with you, do nothing and bill you again. No thank you! I have moved on from this doctor and Meritas Health in general and could not be happier with the level of service I receive from my new doctor and their associated medical group.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2020
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I had a difficult time finding a doctor I was comfortable with after Dr. Kanne retired. My daughter recommended Dr. Ballard. He has been so compassionate and attentive. Thank you, Dr. Ballard!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Bridget Coughlin in KC, MO – Apr 17, 2019
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Dr Ballard was great! He listens and addresses your concerns. He put in a couple of specialist referrals for me and I could not be happier with those doctors as well. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Laen – Sep 21, 2018
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Dr. Ballard is extremely friendly, professional, and courteous. I would see him once a year for my annual physical and he also helped me get on the right path for my shoulder surgery. He's always happy to help and does so with a smile on his face. Without a doubt in my mind, I trust his judgment and would recommend him to all my family and friends. Great Doctor - even better person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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John Palmer in Kansas City, Missouri – Apr 27, 2018
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Dr. Ballard is a wonderful physician with a good sense of humor and warm bedside manner. He is knowledgeable and aggressive with treatment when necessary, listening closely to patients to ask the right questions. I continue to recommend many friends to Dr. Ballard.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kate in Smithville – Apr 18, 2018
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Horrible service. Do not go to this doctor such a horrible attitude. I felt completely disrespected upon verbalizing my symptoms.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2018
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care philosophy

Dr. Ballard appreciates being able to sit down and talk with his patients and so he can get to know them and their families. For Dr. Ballard, he feels he is accountable for their care and seeks to do the best he can for them. However, he also asks...read more

biography

Dr. Ballard and his wife are avid Wildcat fans and enjoy Kansas State University athletics. When away from the office, Dr. Ballard enjoys traveling, cooking and studying history and geography.
  • Family Medicine

  • Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

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  • Via Christi Regional Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Kansas State University

    Internship Hospital
  • Oklahoma State University-college Of Osteopathic Medicine|usuhs F E Hebert School Of Med

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Essay Contest Winner 'What it means to be a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine', .

  • Oklahoma State University Alumni Scholarship, .

  • Oklahoma State University Touch Award for Community Service, .

  • AOA Presidential Leadership National Award Nominee for Oklahoma State University, .

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Locations

Practice

Meritas Health Corporation2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 240 Kansas City, MO 64116
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Practice

Meritas Health Gashland9411 N Oak Trfy Ste 100 Kansas City, MO 64155
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